Ripponden Crime Overview
Ripponden is the second safest small town in West Yorkshire, and is the 31st safest overall out of West Yorkshire's 121 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Ripponden in 2020 was 39 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares favourably to West Yorkshire's overall crime rate, coming in 168% lower than the West Yorkshire rate of 104 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Ripponden is the 228th safest small town, and the 4,634th most dangerous location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In December 2017, Ripponden was the worst small town in West Yorkshire for bicycle theft, with 2 crimes reported and a crime rate of 0.26 per 1,000 inhabitants. September 2015 was also a bad month for Ripponden residents, when it was West Yorkshire's most dangerous small town for robbery, recording 2 crimes at a rate of 0.26 per 1,000 residents.
The most common crimes in Ripponden are violence and sexual offences, with 123 offences during 2020, giving a crime rate of 16. This is 6% lower than 2019's figure of 130 offences and a difference of 0.89 from 2019's crime rate of 17. Ripponden's least common crime is bicycle theft, with 1 offence recorded in 2020, the same as 2019's figure of 1 crime.
Compare Ripponden to other towns and cities
See how Ripponden shapes up compared to other locations around the country, including side-by-side comparisons of specific crime types, and separate charting of how Ripponden and your comparison town's crime rates stack up against one another.
Ripponden Crime Map
Summary of Crimes in Ripponden This Year
| Ripponden | West Yorkshire | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 115 | 14.69 | 48,240 | 20.68 | 41% safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 1 | 0.13 | 1,762 | 0.76 | 485% safer |
| Burglary | 40 | 5.11 | 15,102 | 6.47 | 27% safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 31 | 3.96 | 25,487 | 10.93 | 176% safer |
| Drugs | 11 | 1.41 | 8,343 | 3.58 | 154% safer |
| Other Crime | 10 | 1.28 | 6,613 | 2.84 | 122% safer |
| Other Theft | 10 | 1.28 | 16,370 | 7.02 | 448% safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 2 | 0.26 | 2,120 | 0.91 | 250% safer |
| Public Order | 39 | 4.98 | 30,328 | 13.00 | 161% safer |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.13 | 11,647 | 4.99 | 3738% safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 36 | 4.60 | 13,660 | 5.86 | 27% safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 123 | 15.71 | 107,157 | 45.94 | 192% safer |
Crime in Ripponden Compared To West Yorkshire
Ripponden Compared to Nearby Small Towns
| Small Town | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alwoodley | 231 | 26.73 | 45% safer |
| Ripponden | 304 | 38.83 | - |
| Crigglestone | 405 | 41.36 | 6% more dangerous |
| Denby Dale | 717 | 42.89 | 9% more dangerous |
| Ackworth | 378 | 47.55 | 18% more dangerous |
| Clayton | 402 | 47.82 | 19% more dangerous |
| Ilkley | 733 | 49.49 | 22% more dangerous |
Ripponden Crime Trends
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 11 | 6 | 6 | 15 | Getting worse |
| Bicycle Theft | 0.51 | - | 0.13 | 0.13 | Safer |
| Burglary | 7 | 9 | 6 | 5 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 4.3 | 2.2 | 3.4 | 4.0 | Getting worse |
| Drugs | 0.38 | 0.13 | 0.51 | 1.4 | Getting worse |
| Other Crime | 0.77 | 1.3 | 0.64 | 1.3 | Getting worse |
| Other Theft | 3.1 | 3.3 | 3.7 | 1.3 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 0.13 | - | 0.13 | 0.26 | Getting worse |
| Public Order | 2.8 | 3.2 | 3.6 | 5.0 | Getting worse |
| Shoplifting | 0.51 | - | 0.51 | 0.13 | Safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 4.3 | 6 | 4.0 | 4.6 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 11 | 22 | 17 | 16 | Safer |
Changes In Ripponden's Crime Rates Over Time
Comparing Ripponden to the UK's Major Cities
| Small Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Ripponden | 38.83 | - |
| Barnet | 67.71 | 43% more dangerous |
| Coventry | 77.41 | 50% more dangerous |
| Croydon | 83.22 | 53% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 85.81 | 55% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 86.21 | 55% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 97.44 | 60% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 102.87 | 62% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 107.28 | 64% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 133.02 | 71% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 137.10 | 72% more dangerous |
Crime in Ripponden's Neighbourhoods
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ripponden, Rishworth & Barkisland | 354 | 41 | First |
Crime in Ripponden During Coronavirus Lockdowns
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Ripponden change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in May, when Ripponden saw a 600% increase in anti-social behaviour. Ripponden saw a large fall in burglary during August, when it fell by 75% compared to August in 2019.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | +100% | +200% | +600% | +114% | +100% | +250% | +100% | -13% | +225% | +50% |
| Burglary | -60% | -33% | +200% | - | -50% | -75% | -33% | -20% | +100% | - |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | +67% | -33% | - | +300% | - | - | - | - | +200% | +100% |
| Drugs | - | -50% | - | - | - | - | - | +100% | - | - |
| Other Crime | - | - | - | - | -50% | - | - | - | - | - |
| Other Theft | - | - | - | - | -67% | - | - | - | +100% | +100% |
| Public Order | +200% | +200% | -33% | +100% | -60% | +150% | -33% | - | - | - |
| Vehicle Crime | -50% | - | +100% | - | +50% | +200% | +100% | -63% | - | - |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | +100% | -53% | -38% | -11% | +10% | +300% | -17% | -29% | -29% | +60% |
Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Ripponden
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Ripponden's least common crime is bicycle theft.Last updated: 01 Apr 2021